The RAF gives you opportunities you won’t find anywhere else
Top Roles
Technical and engineering
Cyberspace Communication Specialist (formerly ICT Technician)
Technical and engineering
Aircraft Technician (Avionics)
Medical and medical support
Nursing Officer
Intelligence
Intelligence Analyst (Linguist)
Technical and engineering
Engineer Officer (CE)
Earn more as an apprentice
An apprenticeship in the RAF offers you the chance to gain a UK-recognised trade qualification as part of a challenging and unique career.
| £14,931 |
Minimum RAF apprenticeship pay |
| £7,280 |
Average civilian apprenticeship pay |
APPRENTICE
Human Resources
Two ways of living
You can join the RAF on a full-time basis as a Regular, or work in your spare-time as a Reserve.
LIFE AS A REGULAR
Regulars are full-time personnel
LIFE AS A RESERVE
Reservists work in their spare time
